Comparison of techniques for transdiaphragmatic thoracic drainage after diaphragmatic defect closure in dogs: a cadaveric study
Journal of Veterinary Science
; : 193-197, 2013.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-104699
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ABSTRACT
Four thoracic evacuation techniques for pneumothorax elimination after diaphragmatic defect closure were compared in 40 canine cadavers. After creating a defect in the left side of the diaphragm, thoracic drainage was performed by thoracostomy tube insertion through the defect and a small (DD-SP) or large (DD-LP) puncture created in the caudal mediastinum, or through both the diaphragmatic defect and intact contralateral diaphragm with a small (DI-SP) or large (DI-LP) puncture in made in the caudal mediastinum. Differences in intrapleural pressure (IPP) between the right and left hemithoraxes after air evacuation along with differences in IPP before making a defect and after air evacuation in each hemithorax were calculated. A difference (p or = 0.0835) were observed for the DI-LP, DD-LP, or DI-SP groups. Creation of a large mediastinal puncture or thoracic evacuation through both a diaphragmatic defect and intact contralateral diaphragm can facilitate proper pneumothorax elimination bilaterally after diaphragmatic defect closure in dogs with a small puncture in the caudal mediastinum.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Pneumothorax
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Cadaver
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Diaphragm
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Thoracostomy
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Chest Tubes
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Dog Diseases
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Mediastinum
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Veterinary Science
Year:
2013
Document type:
Article